I Did It!. I Scheduled Something Just For Me.

I know that's not a huge breakthrough, but if you know me, you know how hard it is for me to do that. But with some help from my Daddy, I've managed to scrape together the funds, the time, and the childcare coverage, and I am going to my high school reunion - all by myself - over Labor Day weekend.

Now somebody tell me how to lose thirty pounds in a month. 'Cause I really need to.

It'll be wonderful seeing people from my growing-up years again. We're all in touch via Facebook, but it's not the same as actually being able to hug or laugh with someone in person. We're all older, most of us are chubbier, and we're all ready to have some fun. Sounds like my kind of people!

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It'll also be great going home again. I haven't seen my home state in ten years - not since my Mom died. With the kids in tow, it's not so easy traveling that far anymore, so my Dad (who loves a good road trip) usually comes to me. It's always been strange seeing how different my little town looks anytime I have made it home. I plan to soak up the sunshine, enjoy the mountains and laugh a lot and very loudly.